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Week 6 drug cards
Hydrochlorothiazide and Valsartan, Levofloxacin, Pioglitazone
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Medical
Undergraduate 1
11/29/2010

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Hydrochlorothiazide and Valsartan

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Diovan HCT

Term

a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

Definition

 

Diovan HCT

Term

is in a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists.

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Valsartan

Term

hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat

Definition

 

 

Diovan

Term

DIOVAN Dosage

Definition

12.5 mg / 160 mg

 25 mg / 320 mg

Term

levofloxacin

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Levaquin

Term

Fights bacteria in the body.used to treat bacterial infections of the skin, sinuses, kidneys, bladder, or prostate

Definition

 

 

Levaquin

Term

GI upset, dizziness, rash , photosensitivity, CNS stimulant w/ IV use

Definition

 

 

Levaquin

Term

Pioglitazone

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Actos

Term

Used to increase insulin sensitivity .actosis an oral diabetes medicine that helps conserve blood sugar  levels. for people with type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes.

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Actos

Term

Weight gain, myalgia, hypoglycemia, edema

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ACTOS

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Pioglitazone Dosage

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15-45mg/d

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Levofloxacin Dosage

Definition

 

 

     250 mg

     500 mg

     750 mg

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